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"Trump Shows No Mercy Towards Swift": President Criticizes Singer After Fans Show Disapproval at Super Bowl
Donald Trump Lays into Taylor Swift Once More at the Super Bowl, Stoking Their Squabble
Overview
President Donald Trump revived his spat with Taylor Swift during the Super Bowl, taking aim at the singer following boos from the crowd when she appeared on the big screen. Swift's boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, was playing in the game, and the pop sensation was among the spectators. Swift, who attended the event with rapper Ice Spice, handled the jeers with a side-eye to the camera and a hearty laugh. Trump, attending part of the event, extolled the crowd's mixed reception to Swift on Truth Social, commenting that Swift had an equally tough evening as the Chiefs themselves.
Deep Dive
Swift's Super Bowl Experience
Swift, donning a red jersey with the number 17 – Travis Kelce's number – appeared on the jumbotron just moments before the Super Bowl commencement. The boos from the crowd, however, failed to phase her, as she side-eyed the camera before bursting into laughter.
Trump's Truth Social Post
Trump, who was also in attendance, joined in on the fun, lambasting the crowd's reaction to Swift on his Truth Social platform. In his post, he claimed Swift was “BOOED out of the Stadium” and added, “MAGA is very unforgiving!”
Swift's Political Endorsement
The feud between Trump and Swift dates back to last year, when the singer endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidency. Trump had a strong response, deeming "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" Additionally, he criticized Swift's political stance, saying she "seems to always endorse a Democrat and she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace."
NFL's Kickoff Rule Criticism
Trump also used Truth Social to share his venom towards the NFL's kickoff rule, which he has previously chastised. In his most recent post, Trump bemoaned the way the ball froze in mid-air during the Super Bowl kickoff, asserting that the NFL should emulate college football's approach to this matter.
Serena Williams' Show of Solidarity
Amid the racecard spectacle, tennis pro Serena Williams chimed in to offer her support for Swift on Twitter, saying, "I love you Taylor Swift, don’t listen to those booo!!”
Super Bowl 2023 Recap
The Eagles ceded to a Super Bowl triump with a commanding 40-22 defeat of the Chiefs. Philadelphia’s reigning MVP, Jalen Hurts, came away with the MVP award for the game, notching two touchdown scores.
Looking Ahead
The biting comments from Trump and the welcome continuation of their conflict with Swift set the stage for potential showdowns in the future. With the passage of time, it remains to be seen if Swift’s resolve in supporting Democratic candidates will weaken or strengthen in the face of adversity.
In response to the boos directed at Taylor Swift during the Super Bowl, President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on Truth Social, claiming that Swift was "BOOED out of the Stadium" and adding, "MAGA is very unforgiving!". Taylor Swift, who was at the event supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, took the jeers in stride, laughing it off with a side-eye to the camera. This incident fueled the ongoing feud between Swift and Trump, who had previously criticized Swift for endorsing Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidency.
